What Was Significant About the Introduction of the Microprocessor in the 1970s

question 167

Multiple Choice

What was significant about the introduction of the microprocessor in the 1970s?

• A) It had more capacity than other forms of memory.
• B) It could store data separate from the computer.
• C) It allowed computers to communicate directly with each other.
• D) It was faster, smaller, and less expensive than integrated circuits.

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